I recently parked my 2000 Honda Accord EX 4 cylinder sedan for a few minutes. When I got back to my car the car wouldn't start. The engine wouldn't turn over and it made a funny low sounding screeching noise, the dash board was dim and the digital read out of the mileage was messed up as I turned the ignition key. The low oil light, battery indicator, door icons, srs and brake icons stayed lit. My radio and A/C still worked. I kept trying it over and over then I let it cool down for a few minutes and the engine finally went on. What is the cause of this? Do I need a new battery? is there an electrical problem? Was it a glitch in the system? I need your thoughts, I don't wanna buy a new battery if I don't need one. Any suggestions?

 

happen to me once, the harmonic balancer was going out, check it! same car as yours honda accord ex 1999

 

Yes, test your starter/solenoid or main relay, and yes check the battery too and make sure the connections are clean and the battery can hold a full charge. Has nothing to do with your harmonic balancer (sheesh)

 

in my case it was the harmonic balancer the rubber bushing behind the balancer wore out so the belts slip give me lights across the board, so laugh youself to sleep, if that makes you happy. Its a common problem with accords call the dealer, just giving him my scearnio, thanks.